A vegetation fire broke out in Oceanside late Friday afternoon and was fully extinguished and contained about an hour later. The blaze, dubbed the “Boulevard” fire, started around 4:30 p.m. and was declared 100 percent contained at about 5:50 p.m., the Oceanside Fire Department said.
The fire began as vegetation burning in the city. Fire crews moved quickly to attack the flames before they could spread to nearby homes or businesses.
<p”At around 5:50 p.m., crews confirmed the fire had been completely extinguished and is 100 percent contained, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.”
Shelter-in-place orders were issued for the El Corazon Senior Center while crews worked to get the fire under control. Officials directed people at the center to remain inside until it was safe to leave.
Responders focused on containment and mop-up operations once the main flames were out. Crews remained on scene to make sure hot spots did not reignite.
Further details about the cause or any damage were not immediately available. Officials said they would provide updates as more information comes in.